This groundbreaking new writing series combines time-tested classical techniques—the imitation and analysis of great writers—with original composition exercises in history, science, biography, and literature.
Skills Taught:
One- and two-level outlining Writing chronological narratives, biographical sketches, descriptions, and sequences across the curriculum Constructing basic literary essays on fiction and poetry Researching and documenting source material First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition
Features of the program:
Writing assignments are modeled on examples from great literature and classic nonfiction All source material for assignments is provided—no other books are needed This Student Workbook encourages independence by directing all assignments to the student Instructor Text (sold separately) provides scripted dialogue to use when the student has difficulty, plus detailed guidance on how to evaluate the student's work First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition
By:
Susan Wise Bauer Imprint: The Well-Trained Mind Press Country of Publication: United States Volume: 0 Dimensions:
Height: 282mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 30mm
Weight: 1.352kg ISBN:9781933339535 ISBN 10: 1933339535 Series:The Complete Writer Pages: 568 Publication Date:13 January 2012 Audience:
Adult education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Susan Wise Bauer is the best-selling author of the Story of the World series and The Well-Trained Mind, among other works. She lives in Virginia.